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Building the capacity of our children is an investment in the future of the nation. The San Ignacio/ Santa Elena Child Advisory Board has been doing just that, investing in children through conferences and community services. Today, the board hosted a youth leadership conference in San Ignacio Town for eighty youths from across the twin […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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This year the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is celebrating forty years of service to wildlife conservation efforts in Belize. This year also marks the second annual Sharon Matola Day, recognition to the pioneer behind the institution of distinction. But why is this year’s celebration for the best little zoo in the world more […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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The Briceño administration’s plan to build a ninety million dollar health facility in Belmopan is being met with concern, as well as serious criticism from various corners, including the K.H.M.H. Workers Union. The tertiary care hospital boasts a capacity of one hundred and fifty beds and will be financed through a loan from the Saudi […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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At the last house meeting, Prime Minister John Briceño introduced the Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill. The proposed legislation, once passed, empowers the Financial Intelligence Unit to reclaim ill-gotten assets and wealth obtained through criminal activities. It is a bold step that will see not only politicians and public officers, but also private […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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But is there a statute of limitation for this proposed legislation? It’s a question that was posed to Minister of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Dolores Balderamos Garcia. She, too, chimed in on the Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill, which the National Trade Union Congress of Belize believes will provide greater […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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A new contractor general, whose functions include the monitoring of the award and implementation of public contracts to ensure their conformity with procurement-related rules and laws, was sworn in today. This morning at Belize House, career public officer Maria Arthurs was administered the oath of office by Governor General Froyla Tzalam. During the sitting of […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Fairtrade provides millions of dollars in premiums annually to sugarcane farmers in northern Belize. Today, Belize recognized World Fairtrade Day under the theme “Choose Fairtrade Choose a Better Future”. For background, Fairtrade is defined as an arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships. The Belize Sugarcane Farmers Association […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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As a part of today’s World Fairtrade Day celebrations, an Orange Walk Fairtrade logo was officially launched. We have told you about associations being Fairtrade certified. But, there are also opportunities available for towns to be Fairtrade certified. A committee has been established to certify Orange Walk Town as the first Fairtrade Town in the […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Human Development and the National Women’s Commission wrote to the General Manager of Tropical Vision Limited (Channel 7) last week expressing its discontent with the reporting of a sexual assault case from southern Belize that is under investigation. In the report, explicit details of the offense allegedly perpetrated against the female victim […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia goes on to say that there were inaccuracies in the report as it relates to the response from authorities on the matter. She describes it as a twisting of facts. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of Human Development “There was no inaction on the part of authorities. Not everything I do to help […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde discussed the likelihood of new legislation being introduced in parliament to address the issue of Port of Magical Belize. This succeeded an announcement made by Portico Enterprises on May twenty-third, regarding the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Boskalis International and the Royal Caribbean Group to form […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Over the last few months, dog owners and rescuers have seen a scarcity of dog chow and have had to make instant decisions as to what other brand to use as alternatives. When those products also became limited, the headache was to make yet another adjustment to their pets’ diet. When the various brands of […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing handed over the keys to a new starter home to Joleen Martinez earlier today in Belmopan. Martinez has been a tenant for the past fifteen years and finally has the opportunity to move into a house she can now call her own. Present for the handing over was […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Sand Hill resident, Patrick Harris is back behind bars after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of Dillon Grinage. The incident occurred on December thirty-first, 2016 in Maskall Village at the junction of the Old Northern Highway. Grinage was shot multiple times and died shortly after while being taken to the K.H.M.H. […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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A man who, as a youth several years ago, sodomized his little brother, has been sentenced to two years probation with conditions. The man, who was sixteen at the time, admitted that he sodomized his younger brother, who was ten years old when the incident happened. Justice Antoinette Moore, who presided over the matter, placed […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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A father has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison for incest. On May tenth, the man was convicted of six counts of incest after being found guilty of having sexual intercourse with his daughter during a five-year period. The act upon the minor first occurred in 2014 when she was thirteen years old and […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Late last year, the 2021-2030 National Gender Policy was launched. It focused on six areas, including health, education, wealth and employment creation, gender-based violence, women in power and decision making and organizational system strengthening. It is to ensure equality and equity for all, especially for women and girls. Fast track to today, public and private […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner has indicated that he intends to run for a third term for municipal leader. But does he enjoy the support of the People’s United Party? Wagner first took office back in March 2018 and was uncontested in the lead up to the 2021 Municipal Elections. Will there be other persons […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier today, Justice Antoinette Moore sentenced Kareem Martinez, a former police corporal to eighteen years in prison. On April twenty-first, the twenty-nine-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter for the shooting death of fourteen-year-old Laddie Gillett that occurred almost two years ago in Placencia. After hearing the statements of two character witnesses and a sworn statement […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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The Christian Workers Union, the Port of Belize Limited and the Ministry of Labor met earlier this month to commence negotiations for a sugar redundancy package for stevedores. That meeting was held on May eleventh and when the C.W.U. exited the Toucan Hall at the Biltmore, its president was circumspect on details of the discussion. […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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According to Hyde, the C.W.U. is of the impression that the Port of Belize seems to believe that government is powerless in bringing pressure to bear on P.B.L. to do the right thing by stevedores. He also says that the matter should have been raised during the house meeting last Friday. Evan ‘Mose’ Hyde, […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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This afternoon, Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde, the sibling of former C.W.U. president ‘Mose’ Hyde, weighed in on the matter. The Minister of Natural Resources says that it is time for government to seriously think through a nationalization of the Port of Belize. Cordel Hyde, Deputy Prime Minister “We should consider very seriously returning […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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The principals of Port of Magical Belize issued a release on Tuesday stating that Portico Enterprises Limited, Boskalis International and Royal Caribbean Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to develop, manage and operate the Port of Magical Belize. The release references a memorandum of understanding signed with the Government […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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It is no secret that Belizeans are involved in the transnational drug trade. But there are alarming reports coming out of the deep-south tonight. Belize Defense Force soldiers and police officers are facing threats and resistance from villagers in remote communities in Toledo District, as they go about destroying illegal airstrips. But, what is motivating […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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As joint patrols continue to destroy clandestine airstrips in Toledo, members of these field teams are reportedly clamoring for greater personal protection. Reports are that they are seeking approval to carry personal licensed firearms. They are also requesting that life insurance be provided to them, that there be an increase in their allowances and that […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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